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Toronto Stronger? Maple Leafs Fan Mocks Boston Strong with Stupid Sign

Before the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs 5-2 Monday night, a classy Maple Leafs fan made a fool of himself and his city, holding up a sign mocking Boston Strong, our city’s rallying cry after the Boston Marathon bombings: I think we have finally found the city to host the burial of Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Anyone [...]

Need Boston Strong Benefit Concert Tickets? Enter This Raffle!

Did you miss out on getting tickets to the hottest show this year, the Boston Strong Benefit Concert at TD Garden? You still have a chance to go to the concert, which is being held on May 30 to benefit those affected most by the Boston Marathon bombings. NetRaffle.org is holding a raffle for Bruins [...]

Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victims: Donate to The One Fund

In the events between April 15 and April 19, four people were killed and more than 250 were injured, including 15 people who lost limbs. The survivors need our help. The One Fund, organized by Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick, is designed to help those impacted most by the Boston Marathon bombings. The [...]

Photo: Knicks Wear All Black Before Celtics’ Game 5 ‘Funeral’

Kenyon Martin guaranteed a Celtics “funeral” in Game 5, indicating he felt the Knicks would close out their first round series in Madison Square Garden Wednesday night. Didn’t happen. The Celtics beat the Knicks 92-86 to force Game 6 Friday night in Boston. The Knicks played up the hype even more before the game, looking [...]

David Ortiz, Wife Tiffany Filing for Divorce After 9 Years

Boston definitely has a new most eligible bachelor. Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz revealed Sunday that despite his hot start to the season, he is going through a very personal issue. He and his wife, Tiffany, are filing for divorce after nine years of marriage. “There are some situations in life that work out [...]

Former Celtics Center Jason Collins is Gay

“I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Former Celtics center Jason Collins revealed he is gay, in an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated. With the announcement Collins is now the first active openly gay male athlete from the four major pro sports in America. In other words, this is a pretty big [...]

Photo: Rays Reporter Kelly Nash Nearly Hit By Baseball at Fenway Park

Here’s a look at a photo of Rays reporter Kelly Nash. See that white thing next to her head? That’s a baseball zipping by it… …without the use of Photoshop.

Weighing in on David Ortiz’s Fantasy Baseball Value

Always the fan favorite, David Ortiz has been the heart and soul of the Red Sox during this emotional first month of the year. While his value goes beyond the white lines for Boston, the question for fantasy baseball players is, how much value does he have purely as a hitter? Coming off an injury [...]

Video: Boston Strong Video Played Before Bruins Game

Here’s another must-watch video played before Wednesday’s Bruins game. Boston Strong.

Video: National Anthem at First Bruins Game After Boston Marathon Bombings

Get ready to get emotional. In the first sporting event since the attacks at the Boston Marathon, the Bruins played host to the Sabres. The National Anthem before the game may take your breath away: Boston Strong.

Red Sox Voice Jon Rish Quits WEEI

Red Sox voice Jon Rish has decided to quit WEEI, according to the Boston Globe. Entercom apparently asked Rish to take a 30-percent pay-cut to stay, and Rish refused, instead opting to put in his two weeks notice during the season. His last day will be on April 24.

Patriots Sign Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders to Offer Sheet

According to Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports, the Patriots have submitted an offer sheet for Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders, a restricted free agent. The Steelers now have five days to match the offer, which is a one-year deal. If the Steelers let Sanders go, the Patriots would have to fork over a third-round pick to [...]

Jerry Remy Says He Suffered Lung Cancer Relapse During Offseason

During a pre-taped segment as part of NESN’s pregame show, NESN commentator Jerry Remy announced he suffered a relapse of lung cancer during the offseason. The relapse was diagnosed in January, leading to radiation treatment in March, according to WEEI. Remy, though, said he is doing fine and is not worried. “I am not concerned about [...]

Photo: Tom Brady Already Working Out with Danny Amendola

Here’s a photo of Tom Brady working out with new wide receiver Danny Amendola today at USC. Just a reminder — It’s April 2, and football season doesn’t start for several months. Just win.

Bruins Trade For Jaromir Jagr; Milan Lucic Posts Childhood Photo with Jagr

The Bruins have traded for NHL legend Jaromir Jagr. In exchange, the Bruins will send Dallas a conditional second-round pick (which becomes a first-rounder if the B’s reach the Eastern Conference Finals) and young players Lane MacDermid and Cody Payne. The 41-year-old Jagr has 14 goals and 12 assists in 34 games this season for [...]